Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Adecco is assisting a client in Newark, DE in their search for a Buyer to join a growing team in an exciting, technologydriven environment. This fully onsite role offers the potential for conversion to permanent.
The Buyer will be responsible for executing daily purchasing activities to support production schedules while ensuring material availability, supply continuity, and inventory optimization. This role works crossfunctionally with Material Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers.
Manage daily purchasing activities for raw materials to support production requirements
Analyze material demand, supply signals, and inventory levels to identify shortages and supply risks
Develop and execute mitigation plans for material shortages in collaboration with commodity managers and planning teams
Expedite supplier deliveries and follow up on open purchase orders
Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory
Communicate with suppliers regarding lead times, delivery schedules, shortages, and recovery plans
Support supplier performance improvement and escalation management
Maintain accurate purchasing data and updates within ERP/MRP systems
Collaborate crossfunctionally to ensure uninterrupted material flow to production
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field (preferred)

• 2+ years of Buyer or Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, MRP systems, and supply planning
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: